#theLIST: Denim Jacket Style Inspiration

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1) Monroe Doctrine

In the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe wore an oversized version with an unexpected hat. Even in a tomboy cut, there's still that inherent femininity she made famous.

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2) Cool Rider

Robert Redford, with Lauren Hutton riding in back in the film Little Fauss and Big Halsy, proves leather isn't the only thing that looks cool on a bike.

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3) The Icon

Far from staid, Birkin shows how to wear the cover up, less covered up.

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4) Call Me

Blondie wears denim on denim in the coolest way possible, with a shrunken fit and varied washes.

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5) Blonde Ambition

Madonna embraces oversized and embroidered.

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6) Super Stars

An unofficial uniform of the model-off-duty before the phrase was coined, '90s supers Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Stella Tennant rocked the look in the naughts—and wouldn't look out of place in the same ones now.

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7) Street Chic

Rihanna is a master of high-low style, looking equally pap-ready in this distressed jean jacket as she does in Lanvin.

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8) Camera-Ready

Miranda Kerr elevates her light-hued version with a flirty skirt and statement bag.

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9) Red Carpet

Chloe Sevigny doesn't need an LBD to attend a high profile event, opting for a striped skirt and boots paired with a retro-fit cropped jacket.

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10) Off the Catwalk

Leandra Medine pairs hers with a Celine coat, Elin Kling with Chanel and Tina Leung with Dior—the jean jacket is basically high-fashion's cool downtown girlfriend.

Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of  StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.

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